In the News (Mon 19 Mar 18)

Mindoro is considered to be the 7th largest island of the Philippines.

Its towering 8,488 feet peak is considered to be the 3rd highest peak in the Philippines.

Rich in natural resources with an abundant area of streams provide the residents with ample supply of fresh water fishes with extensive areas of rich and fertile lands are planted with cassava, corn, rice, coconut and many other root crops makes the inhabitants self sufficient of food supplies.

The Philippines was less severely affected by the Asian financial crisis of the late 1990s than its neighbors, aided in part by its high level of annual remittances from overseas workers, no sustained run-up in asset prices, and more moderate debt prior to the crises.

The Philippines is a member of the UN and some of its specialized agencies, and served a two-year term as a member of the UN Security Council from January 2004-2006, acting as UNSC President in September 2005.

Philippine soldiers and police have participated in a number of multilateral civilian police and peacekeeping operations, and a Philippine Army general served as the first commander of the UN Peacekeeping Operation in East Timor.

Politics of the Philippines takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of the Philippines is both head of state and head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system.

The Philippine Government is a party to the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property and the Patent Cooperation Treaty; it is also a member of the World Intellectual Property Organization, although it has not yet signed the WIPO treaties on copyright and performance rights/phonograms.

Philippine courts have been reluctant to impose substantial penalties that would serve as a deterrent to infringement; often, penalties consist only of the seizure and confiscation of the video cassettes or optical discs used in the unauthorized cable broadcast.

Philippine law (R.A. 8182) also requires that preference be given to Philippine citizens in the hiring of consultants and other professionals necessary for the implementation of projects funded by foreign assistance.

Barangays are basic Philippine political units for planning and implementing government policies, programs and activities in the community.

Philippine Vice President and Foreign Affairs Secretary Teofisto Guingona welcomed the American forces with these words, "Our relationship with the United States is borne out of longtime friendship and partnership that remains steadfast...over 100 years.

The exercise is designed to better train Philippine and U.S. air, ground and naval forces to handle any contingencies, emergencies or disasters which may arise throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

The Republic of the Philippines [1] (Filipino: Republika ng Pilipinas) is an archipelago in South-East Asia consisting of 7,100 islands located between the Philippine Sea and the South China Sea, east of Vietnam, and north of Sabah and Borneo.

The people of the Philippines, or Filipinos, are descended from a mixture of Austronesians (related to Malays and Polynesians) and of the Southern Han Chinese.

The Philippines is one of the least expensive places to visit in Asia and as well in the rest of the world.

According to a study by the Philippines Department of Health in 1999, 20% of Filipino women by age 19 are married and/or with children.

In response to 'Lalaine' - a study of the Philippines labor force shows that the working-age population grew by 2.7% in the 1980s while the labor force (people in that age group who were actually employed) grew by 4%.

Regarding teenage pregnancy in the Philippines, the 2003 National Demographic and Health Survey shows that 8% of women 15-19 have begun childbearing, 6% are already mothers while 1.8% were pregnant with their first child.

Landforms The Philippine islands, positioned on the Ring of Fire, are subject to frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

The Mayon Volcano is the most active in the Philippines, and considered one of the most dangerous on the planet, however, it does not stand alone; in 1991, Mount Pinatubo burst, and proved to be one of the most significant volcanic eruptions in recorded history.

The Philippines (especially the eastern coasts of Luzon and Samar) are subject to typhoons (July - October), and on average, 5 may cause significant destruction.

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Composed of 7,107 islands, the Philippines is readily accessible to the different capitals of the world.

Manila is a microcosm of the rhythm of the islands, named after a delicate white mangrove plant, this charming city lives as a silent witness to the country's turbulent history.

Apo, the highest peak in the country and home to the Philippine Eagle, is a close distance from DavaoCity.

The Philippines was a vital trading center for the Spanish from 1521 until 1898, after which it became an American colony.

The Philippines has pursued a policy of economic liberalization in the past decade, which has resulted in the liberalization of its retail trade, telecommunications, banking, mining, oil sector, and more recently its power sector.

Prior to his current position, he was Consul General of the Philippine Consulate in LA. He also served as Ambassador to China (2003-January 2006), Ambassador to Australia and non-resident Ambassador to Nauru, Tuvalu and Vanuatu (220-2003) and Ambassador to Tripoli, Libya and non-resident Ambassador to Tunisia, Malta and Niger (1992-1997).

The flag of the Philippines shall be red, white and blue, with a sun and three stars as consecrated and honored by the people and recognized by law.

The Philippineflag has remained basically unchanged since it was designed shortly after the Spanish-American War of 1898 (but see our page on the history of the flag).

The unique nature of the Philippineflag presents a problem in the use of terms in the FIS usage symbols, particularly those which are for use by the military (represented by the third column of usage symbols).

Octavio Dinampo of the Mindanao State University, Indanan, Sulu Mayor Alvarez Isnaji and his son, Jun, are not suspects in the abduction of ABS-CBN senior news correspondent Ces Drilon and two cameramen, the PhilippineNational Police said Wednesday.

The distinction as a “nationaluniversity,” tax exemptions, a new composition of the policy-making body, more flexibility to manage the resources and freedom from the Salary Standardization Law (SSL) are among the promises of the new charter of the University of the Philippines.